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2014 “Cherry” Photo Contest Winners Announced

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The 2014 Photo Contest topic was “Willowwood’s Cherries”.

There are many varieties of cherries at Willowwood (see list under garden information). One of which is one of Willowwood’s most unusual cherries: Prunus serrulata ‘Asagi’. Each spring visitors marvel at its curious apple-green flowers.

Winning Finalist photos are shown on the Photo page of this website. Visitors at the Mother’s Day Event and the Willowwood Foundation annual Lilac Party Fundraiser voted for their favorite photo and the winners are: Navjot Singh, a remarkable photographer, won 1st Place and tied for second! David Mojica also tied for 2nd Place. 4th Place was won by Jessica Brent Huelsbergen and Fifth Place was won by Jim Punderson! Many thanks to all who voted and all those who entered this contest. When you look at the photos you will understand how hard it was for the voters to choose.

Our next photo contest topic is Fall/Winter Flora & Fauna at Willowwood! Check out more info on our events page listed top right! Deadline for photo submission is April 15, 2015.

Willowwood Bloom Report May 12, 2014

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As the warm weather arrives this week, now is the time to visit Willowwood.

Believe it or not, there are still daffodils in bloom. The bright yellow Lois, Elizabeth and Golden Sun Magnolias (near the field parking areas on both sides of the drive) are in full bloom and are just exquisite.

The first early Lilacs are just beginning their bloom. We are about two weeks late due to Mother Nature this year, so we expected the Lilac Bloom season to be starting peak a bit later this month – but we will keep you advised!

The Crabapples and Viburnums throughout the gardens and collections look and smell wonderful. Many spring flowering perennials such as Epimediums, Bleeding Hearts and Primroses are flowering. If you walk the trails to the Pasture Hillside or through Monarda Meadow you’ll see lots of small, pink Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginiana) in bloom.

And the creamy white tulips by the Stone Barn are in bloom as are some wonderful fringed Purple Hybrid Darwin tulips blooming by the Propagation House.

Finally, the cell phone tour is up and running. Just bring your cell phone to Willowwood Arboretum and enjoy a free 1-hour long tour of the grounds by simply dialing a number and listening. Signs at each stop provide the local phone number. And there are cards in the directory by the main parking lot with full instructions and map. Have fun!

Getting ready for Mother’s Day!

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May 8, 2014: We’re happy to report that with the upcoming warm spell we expect to have some lilacs in bloom by Mothers Day.

Spring has really sprung at Willowwood!

The Crabapples and Viburnums throughout the gardens and collections look and smell wonderful. Many spring flowering perennials such as Epimediums, Bleeding Hearts and Primroses are flowering. If you walk the trails to the Pasture Hillside or through Monarda Meadow you’ll see lots of small,pink Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginiana) in bloom.
Willowwood’s late blooming daffodils are still gorgeous, flowering trees including the Magnolias and Spring flowers are also still in bloom including some beautiful tulips just starting!

Spring has been later than usual so the LILACS are just beginning but warm weather is promised for the weekend through next week so maybe you might catch a whiff of their wonderful scent!